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loitered



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In the days, weeks and months leading up to the release of “Michael,” the one question that loitered at the top of my mind was why Jackson’s estate wasn’t content to leave well enough alone.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

He loitered in the streets with his friends and called them “my pippin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

He hung out in hallways and loitered on Northern California elementary school campuses, apparently unafraid of being noticed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Grindset impresario and assiduous podcast guest Scott Galloway loitered by the back bar.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2024

They loitered under the portico at the top of the wide steps.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu



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